Hot Summer Pasta Soup

Fresh vegetables and herbs combine to make this pasta soup a savory sensation.

Ingredients
5 C. vegetable broth
2 lbs. tomatoes, diced
2 zucchini, sliced, quartered
4 scallions, sliced
2 C. white beans, cooked, drained
1/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped
3 C. pasta, cooked, drained
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions
Combine broth, tomatoes, zucchini and scallions and large soup pot. Simmer 10 minutes, covered, until zucchini is tender-crisp. Add beans and parsley; salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour. Just before serving, add cooked pasta. Serve warm.